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Plug-In Hybrids (PHEV) offer you an enhanced level of power output - that can be drawn from both a petrol engine and cable-rechargeable battery. This balanced engineering solution uses a bigger battery, ensuring you'll use more electricity and less petrol. It means you'll enjoy optimal fuel economy and better overall driving range, while lowering your carbon footprint on every journey you make.
How a plug-in hybrid car works
Plug-In Hybrids have a battery and engine that support each other when needed. In a Plug-in Hybrid, the battery is much larger than in a Self-Charging Hybrid. This means the car is able to travel around 30+ miles on battery power alone, more than enough for the UK average daily commute but it can also call on the petrol engine for longer trips.
Like a Self-Charging Hybrid, the battery can be charged whilst driving, but for the full benefit, you will need to plug in. The battery needs to be charged from an external source, like a home or public charge point. Charging a PHEV should take less than three hours. The battery also charges whilst driving when decelerating or going downhill. Put this all together and you can enjoy miles of low-cost, all-electric driving while still having a petrol engine for those rare long distance trips.
What are the benefits of a plug-in hybrid?
There are plenty of benefits to owning a plug-in hybrid car, here are some of our favourites
Flexibility
If you aren’t quite ready to go fully electric, a plug-in hybrid is the perfect compromise. You get around 30-miles of electric driving, but you always have the petrol engine for longer trips.
Relaxing drive
When running on battery power, PHEVs are incredibly quiet inside, making for a relaxed atmosphere. Driving is easy, too, because electric motors produce maximum torque at all revs, so acceleration is instant.
Low emissions driving
When in electric mode a plug-in hybrid produces zero emissions. As most of your driving will be on battery power, this is particularly helpful for improving air quality in urban areas.
Our Plug-In Hybrid Range
The all-new Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
The all-new Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
XCeed Plug-In Hybrid
Our range of plug-in hybrid vehicles are fuel and tax efficient, which makes them equally suitable for personal or business purpose.
From lower road and company car tax to savings on fuel, our range of Kia Plug-In Hybrid vehicles shine when it comes to running costs.
The Kia Connect app allows you to interact with your Kia plug-in hybrid in new and convenient ways.
Whether you want to check progress on your charging session or want to customise your vehicle settings, the Kia Connect app will become an invaluable tool.
Charging is essential when opting for a Kia plug-in hybrid vehicle whether at home or at a public charge station.
With a competitive energy tariff you can take full advantage of the electric range of your plug-in hybrid and make significant savings on fuel.
A sustainable car is one that lasts, and that’s very much how we design our vehicles. Every Kia model benefits from our 7 Year Warranty that covers you for up to 100,000 miles, giving you reassurance and protection against unexpected costs.
What’s it like to drive a PHEV?
Relaxing and rather fun, actually. When running on battery power, PHEVs are very responsive, because unlike combustion engines, electric motors produce maximum torque at any rpm. Acceleration is instant. Most charging in the UK is done at home, but If you want to top up on the go, there are more than 7,000 public charging locations in the UK. Or, you can simply let the petrol engine take over when you run out of charge. All you have to worry about is driving as you normally would, while reaping the benefits of improved fuel economy and lower emissions.
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